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Britain says it will provide 10,000 drones to Ukraine in its fight with Russia

The UK has announced it will supply Ukraine with 10,000 drones to bolster its defense against Russia.

08 March 2024 · 06:36 UTC

Defense Secretary Grant Shapps, during a meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Kyiv, stated that this support includes a £125 million investment, adding to a prior commitment of £200 million for drone technology.

The arsenal will feature 1,000 kamikaze drones and other models designed for naval targets. Shapps highlighted the effectiveness of British-supplied weapons in damaging nearly one-third of Russia's Black Sea Fleet.

This statement follows recent reports of Ukrainian drones sinking another Russian vessel in the Black Sea, continuing to impact Russia's naval strength.